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Maria
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“It begins with absence and desire.
It begins with blood and fear.
It begins with a discovery of witches.”
― A Discovery of Witches
It begins with blood and fear.
It begins with a discovery of witches.”
― A Discovery of Witches
“At last Frodo spoke with hesitation. 'I believed that you were a friend before the letter came,' he said, 'or at least I wished to. You have frightened me several times tonight, but never in the way the servants of the Enemy would, or so I imagine. I think one of his spies would - well, seem fairer and feel fouler, if you understand”
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“Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can't go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.”
― The Penelopiad
― The Penelopiad
“His full name is Matthew Gabriel Philippe Bertrand Sebastien de Clermont. He was also a very good Sebastien, and a passable Gabriel. He hates Bertrand and will not answer to Philippe.”
― A Discovery of Witches
― A Discovery of Witches
“Gallowglass returned to Sporrengasse with two vampires and a pretzel.”
― Shadow of Night
― Shadow of Night
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